Chelsea star Ruben Loftus-Cheek frustrated at lack of action but ‘wants to play’ for the Blues

RUBEN LOFTUS-CHEEK admits he is frustrated at his lack of action - but says "I want to play for Chelsea".

The 22-year-old has only started six Premier League games for the Blues since coming through the Chelsea Academy in 2014.

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Ruben Loftus-Cheek wants to stay and fight for his Chelsea placeCredit: PA:Press Association

The midfielder has heard calls from fans and pundits to leave Stamford Bridge to find regular football.

After an impressive loan spell at Crystal Palace last season, Loftus-Cheek was taken called up to Gareth Southgate's England World Cup squad.

But after a deciding to stay at Chelsea over the summer, Loftus-Cheek lost his place in the England squad to Blues team-mate Ross Barkley.

He has been competing with Mateo Kovacic and Barkley for the final spot in Maurizio Sarri's midfield three, but has so far found himself behind those two in the pecking order.

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The midfielder admitted he is frustrated at the lack of minutes but 'loves' the BluesCredit: Reuters

Despite a hat-trick in the Europa League last week, Loftus-Cheek was again left on the bench for the match with Burnley - although he came on after 30 minutes and scored in injury-time.

Speaking on Sky Sports' Soccer AM on Saturday morning, Loftus-Cheek says he understands why people want him to leave.

He said: "I hear it a lot, and I can see why people are saying that, because I'm 22 now and haven't got too many Premier League starts to my name.

"I haven't played too many minutes, whether it be in the Premier League and the Championship, and at 22 it's not seen as enough by some people. I do hear it. I love the club and I love Chelsea, I want to play for Chelsea.

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Ross Barkley has overtaken Loftus-Cheek in the Chelsea and England pecking orderCredit: Reuters

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